Oahu Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026
A high pressure system will strengthen north Hawaiian Islands, producing moderate to locally windy trades. Light to moderate showers will focus over...
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Oahu Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026
Declining NNW swells expected today before dropping off on Monday. Expect tiny levels along north facing shores through much of the week before a small...
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Oahu News:
Thousands gathered in Honolulu for an election awareness rally, advocating for fair elections and voting rights ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, Hawaii Supreme Court Justices questioned the Elections Office over its lack of support for the Elections Commission amid ongoing disputes. In health news, Centene announced its exit from Hawaii’s Med-QUEST program, impacting 24,000 members who will need new coverage. On the North Shore, construction on the Lāniākea project faces delays until 2028 due to the discovery of seven Native Hawaiian burials. The Honolulu Police Department is addressing staffing shortages by reassigning 100 officers back to patrol starting November 1. Lastly, in sports, Kamehameha clinched the ILH crown with a standout performance from Jayden Braun.
Maui News
Public hearings set on Maui for proposed changes to state conservation land rules
The state Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands will hold two public hearings on Maui this month and Molokaʻi next month on proposed amendments to the rules that govern land use and permitting in Hawaiʻi’s Conservation District.
Kula teen reported missing; MPD asks for public assistance in locating her
The Maui Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating 17-year-old Dayjahiah Valdivia. reported missing by a concerned member of her family Saturday. The Kula teen was last seen at her Kula residence at approximately 7 a.m. and had not returned as of Sunday night. It is believed she has her cellphone, but […]
Direct2UH expands to all 10 UH campuses, reaches more Hawaiʻi seniors
The University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) are expanding Direct2UH in its second year, giving Hawaiʻi public high school seniors a streamlined pathway to all 10 UH campuses and extending the initiative to students at participating public charter schools for the first time.
Maui Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026
A high pressure system will strengthen north Hawaiian Islands, producing moderate to locally windy trades. Light to moderate showers will focus over...
Help needed to report seabird fallout
Autumn months in Hawaiʻi bring risks for native seabirds, including the ʻaʻo (Newell’s shearwater), ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) and ʻuaʻu kani (wedge-tailed shearwater). Throughout this season, roughly Sept. 15 – Dec. 15, these birds leave their nests at night, navigating by the stars and moon ̶ and may be confused by artificial lighting. Light from homes, businesses and streetlights can be disorienting, causing the birds to fall to the ground from injury or exhaustion.
Kaua‘i News
American Bar Association awards Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna its diversity award
“In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice." — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna
Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites
Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state's historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.
Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha
Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.
Island of Hawai‘i News
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna to receive diversity award from American Bar Association
“In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice." — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna
Native Hawaiian nonprofits work to update state rules for 1990 burial treatment law
The petition to amend 27 administrative rules aims to ensure the active involvement of lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.
University of Hawaiʻi and Clemson to lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production
The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
